World Leaders Congratulate Pakistan on Independence Day, Hailing Strong Bilateral Ties

Pakistan celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Friday, receiving a wave of felicitations from world leaders and diplomats who used the occasion to praise bilateral ties and cooperation. Messages from nations including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the United States underscored the strong relationships and shared interests with Pakistan.

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari, wishing the Pakistani government and people steady progress and prosperity. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that King Salman also lauded the "strong relations" between the two countries, emphasizing a "shared commitment to advancing cooperation across all fields."

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shared commitment to advancing cooperation across all fields

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian conveyed his wishes to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, describing Pakistan's Independence Day as an opportunity to honor national achievements. Iran's IRNA news agency reported that Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to strengthening relations, expressing readiness to "take more effective steps to advance bilateral ties" and "secure the common interests of both sides." He noted that the nations' shared interests are "inextricably interwoven," calling for greater synergy and closer cooperation, and signaling a "new turning point" in their long-standing strategic relationship.

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readiness to take more effective steps to advance bilateral ties and secure the common interests of both sides

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his Independence Day message, appreciated the "partnership between our nations and the bonds of friendship between our peoples." He highlighted joint efforts in regional mediation, critical minerals, energy, counterterrorism, cultural heritage, and trade and investment, stating that these collaborations are "turning potential into progress and delivering real results for Americans and Pakistanis alike." U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker also met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad to extend congratulations.

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shared interests of the Iranian and Pakistani nations have become inextricably interwoven, a reality that underscores the need for greater synergy and closer cooperation